anatomy

group of organs that work together

basic unit of structure and function

the function of an object is dependent on its structure → form fits function

• the state if equilibrium focuses on a set point in the body
• the ability of your body to maintain constant internal environment regardless of environmental changes

two or more tissues that work together to preform a specific function

• causes changes that amplify the initial change
• controls infrequent events that do not require constant adjustments
• ex blood clotting

group of cells with a similar function

body upright, head and feet facing forward, palms forward, thumbs pointing away from the body

toward the head

away form the head

toward the front

toward the back

toward the midline

away from the midline

closer to the origin of the body

farther from the body